Reply #12: Not the exact article, but close enough [View All]

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Same general information. Chalabi has had a close relationship with al-Sistani for quite a while, and its not a good sign that he is cozying up with Sadr. Chalabi doesn't do anything unless he can get something out of it. If anyone could get al-Sistani and Sadr on the same page, I'd bet money that it would be Chalabi. And want does Chalabi want more than anything else???? To be the "ruler" of Iraq. This nutcase thinks he was destined to rule Iraq and is extremely bitter about how the Bush cabal dumped him. It would serve his purpose to unite al-Sistani and Sadr to:
1. Orchestrate as violent an uprising as possible to "drive the infidels out of Iraq" in one giant bloodbath to totally humiliate his ex Washington friends
2. Iran is nervous about the "new" Iraqi government that seems more intent on becoming good buddies with Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, and by having Chalabi in some governmental position of power in Iraq, Iran would be assured to have an ally in keeping the other less radical arab countries on guard
I would feel much better is al-Sistani would say something about what's happening. If he maintains his silence, I think its a bad sign.